ACC Tourney matters more this year
When the ACC's 12 teams convene in Charlotte Bobcats Arena today to stage the league's 55th tournament, only regular-season champion North Carolina and second-place Duke are bringing legitimate NCAA Final Four hopes.
Tyler Hansbrough (50)
UNC's Tyler Hansbrough, the Tar Heels' bullish, unstoppable force in the paint.
Ty Lawson (5)
If the Pack had Lawson's blend of quickness, ballhandling and experience, it could be a national championship contender given the talent and depth at the other four positions.
James Mays (40)
Clemson's James Mays plays with authority as a scorer and rebounder.
Ben McCauley (34)
N.C. State's Ben McCauley, a strong scorer and deft passer.
Patrick Patterson (54)
The last notable 2007 recruit to commit, Patterson said he didn't feel comfortable with Duke's players on a recruiting visit, making Lexington an easy choice.
Greivis Vasquez (21)
Clemson could use a player who can drive and kick the ball out, and a little courage wouldn't hurt either, Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez has those traits.
Sean Singletary (44)
The way Paul Hewitt's teams get up-and-down the floor, and with Tech's bigs, it would be fun to watch Virginia's Sean Singletary in that system.
Jack McClinton (33)
The speedy wing marksman can create his own shot and could do wonders for the Terps' transition attack.
Tyrese Rice (4)
Boston College's Tyrese Rice would fit with the Hokies.
Grading the Florida State Seminoles
+ New offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher will upgrade and modernize the offensive schemes. Under Jeff Bowden, FSU tried to win games and gain yardage by relying on the kind of physical talent advantages it used to have, but no longer does, against AC
